Navdeep Saini Bought By Rajasthan Royals (RR) For INR 2.6 Crore In IPL 2022 Mega Auction

Published - 13 Feb 2022, 03:20 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 01:04 AM

Indian speedster Navdeep Saini was bought by Rajasthan Royals (RR) for INR 2.6 crore at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction on the second and final day of the two-day event in Bengaluru.

Navdeep Saini had previously been part of two franchises – Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and Royal Challengers (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He was bought by Delhi for the 2017 Indian Premier League for 10 lakhs and then Royal Challengers Bangalore picked him at the Indian Premier League 2018 auction for INR 3 crore.

Meanwhile, pace bowler Saini had set INR 75 lakh as his base price for the Indian Premier League 2022 mega auction. Lucknow Super Giants made the opening bid for Navdeep Saini and Mumbai Indians came up with the counter bid.

Rajasthan Royals also entered the fray after Lucknow Super Giants dropped out. After a bidding war with Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals were successful in bringing Navdeep Saini to their squad for INR 2.60 crore.

The bowling unit of the Rajasthan Royals looks balanced after the addition of Navdeep Saini as they have got two amazing spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal and two incredible pacers Prasidh Krishna and Trent Boult.

Overall, Saini has played 28 games and has picked 17 wickets at an economy of 8.47 and an average of 48.7.